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Geological Engineering · Q87

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 87

Q87

Which rock mass condition may indicate low stability in cut slopes?

A.
Steeply dipping joints toward slope face
Answer
B.
Uniform bedding
C.
Horizontal strata
D.
Fine-grained matrix

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Steeply dipping joints toward the slope face provide failure planes, reducing slope stability and increasing risk of landslides.